If you love cracking open a Furphy on a warm afternoon, wait until you try one brewed in your own home. This kit is our take on the iconic Victorian refreshing ale — a smooth, easy-drinking session beer built around Vic Secret hops, grown right here in Victoria. It's the perfect home brewing kit for anyone who wants to brew a familiar, crowd-pleasing beer with minimal fuss. No experience needed — just follow the instructions and you'll have a cold, refreshing pale ale ready to enjoy in a few weeks.

The Furph Refreshing Pale Ale is one of the most approachable kits in our range. It's a forgiving style that ferments cleanly and produces consistent results, making it an ideal choice for your first or second brew. 

What's in the box

Each kit contains malt extract, a blend of our specially selected adjuncts, Vic Secret hops, and yeast — everything you need to brew a full batch at home. Specific quantities, measurements, and step-by-step instructions are all included in the box.

Brewing Notes

• Style: Australian Refreshing Ale
• Fermentation Range: 18 - 23°C
• Colour EBC: 8
• IBUs: 20 balanced clean bitterness
• Original Gravity: 1.044 – 1.048
• Final Gravity: 1.010 – 1.012
• ABV: 4.5 – 5.0%
• Volume 21lt
• Recipe Style: Malt Extract Beer Kit

Mouthfeel: Smooth easy drinking light body with a light, lingering finish

Tasting Notes

• Hop Aroma & Flavour: Herbal pine-resin notes with clean citrus & subtle tropical passionfruit & pineapple notes
• Appearance: Light golden straw yellow with a frothy white head
• Mouthfeel: Smooth easy drinking light body with a light, lingering finish

golden  easy drinking session beer smooth & refreshing pine & fruit charcter

Perfect for

• Home brewers wanting to clone a popular Australian beer for the first time
• Anyone looking for a beginner beer kit that produces a reliable, sessionable result
• Gifting to a Furphy fan who's curious about brewing their own at home

Frequently asked questions

Is this kit suitable for beginners?

Absolutely — this is one of the most beginner-friendly kits we stock. The style ferments cleanly, the instructions are clear, and all the ingredients come pre-measured. If you've got basic home brewing equipment and a few hours on brew day, you're good to go.

What equipment do I need to brew this kit?

You'll need a fermenter (at least 25 litres), an airlock, a hydrometer, a thermometer, a siphon or tap for transferring, bottles or a keg, and a good sanitiser. If you're just starting out, our beer starter kits include most of what you need.

How long does it take before I can drink it?

From brew day to your first cold one, expect around three to four weeks. That includes fermentation time (usually one to two weeks) plus conditioning time in the bottle. Patience makes a better beer — it's worth the wait.

How many bottles will this kit make?

This kit produces approximately 21 litres — enough for around 28 × 750ml longneck bottles or 55 × 330ml stubbies.

What makes this different from a standard beer kit tin?

Unlike a basic two-can kit, this recipe has been designed specifically to replicate the character of a Furphy Refreshing Ale, using Victorian-grown Vic Secret hops for that signature citrus and tropical hop profile. It's a step up in flavour and authenticity without being a step up in complexity.

What temperature should I ferment at?

This kit ferments best between 18°C and 23°C. Keeping fermentation in that range will help you get a clean, well-attenuated beer.